A lot of uncertainty can come with any divorce. It can leave you with many questions about what your future will look like when you’re no longer married. This can be particularly true for a spouse who spent all or most of their marriage as a stay-at-home spouse. And...
Divorce
What is considered domestic violence?
Domestic violence can cause problems for everyone involved with it which can include problems during divorce. Anyone impacted by domestic violence should be familiar with the legal resources available to help them through it and everyone should also understand what is...
Residency requirements for divorce in California
There are a number of legalities that must be completed before a California divorce can be completed. While most couples want to speed up the process once they have decided to end the marriage, the reality is that certain issues must be resolved first. It is important...
Community property v. marital property
In every divorce, the parties must go through the division of property. This can be a difficult process -- sometimes a technically complicated and tedious one, and sometimes a highly emotional one, depending on the circumstances. If you have read a little about...
How social media posts could help your divorce case
Many divorces are highly contentious. Spouses end up digging up as much dirt as they can to try to better position themselves in regard to property division, alimony, and child custody. While this type of strategy might not be preferred, it might be necessary to be...
Planning for financial impacts in post-divorce life
In the midst of a divorce case, many California residents are laser-focused on one goal: getting the case concluded. Of course, no one wants to prolong what can be an emotionally draining legal process, but the impact of a divorce case on the rest of your life can be...
The impact of grey divorce on retirement
Although the divorce rate in the United Stated has decreased overall in recent years, it is going up among older couples. While there are many reasons for this trend, divorcing older couples may want to consider the potential impact on their financial reserves, as...
Stimulus Payments & Divorce
STIMULUS PAYMENTS AFTER DIVORCEOn March 30, 2020, Congress approved the CARES Act, which includes a stimulus payment to individuals for $1,200.00 to $3,500.00 depending on income, filing status, and the number of children. Payment will be received based on information...
Choosing to Divorce Amid the COVID-19 Crisis
Choosing to Divorce Amid the COVID-19 Crisis.At the beginning of March 2020, we were all managing our lives and making decisions without any regard to the COVID-19 pandemic health crisis that would bring our regular daily lives to a halt. It is now the beginning of...
Heather M. Cullen selected to the 2017 California AJI's Top 10 Attorneys List for Divorce
Heather M. Cullen has been selected to the 2017 California American Jurist Institute's Top 10 Attorneys list for Divorce! Each year, no more than 10 lawyers in the state are selected by the selection council at the American Jurist Institute to receive this honor.The...